FxWirePro: the day ahead- 7th March 2018

Lots of economic data and events scheduled for today, and some with high volatility risks associated.

Data released so far:

Australia: Fourth quarter GDP grew by 0.4 percent, up 2.4 percent from a year ago.

Upcoming:

Japan: Leading economic index and coincident index will be updated at 5:00 GMT.

France: January trade balance report will be published at 7:45 GMT.

China: China might announce FX reserves details at 8:00 GMT.

Switzerland: FX reserve details will be published at 8:00 GMT.

United Kingdom: Halifax house price report will be released at 8:30 GMT.

Eurozone: Fourth quarter GDP report will be released at 10:00 GMT.

United States: MBA mortgage applications report will be published at 12:00 GMT, followed by ADP employment report at 13:15 GMT. FOMC member Bostic is set for a speech at 13:0 GMT and Dudley at 13:20 GMT. January trade balance report will be released at 13:30 GMT. EIA will release crude oil inventory report at 15:30 GMT.

Canada: February Housing starts report will be released at 13:15 GMT, followed by January trade balance report at 13:30 GMT. BoC will announce interest rate decision at 15:00 GMT.

Japan: Fourth quarter GDP report will be published at 23:50 GMT, along with January trade balance report.

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